Sarasota County

FL · Pop. 29,345 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Sarasota County is a suburban county in FL with a population of approximately 29,345.

$/Acre: $2,548

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 284 days

Broadband: 85%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 35/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.23%

Combined Sales Tax7.23%

Cost of Living Index106.7

Median Household Income$69,347

Poverty Rate19.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,548

Median Home Price$208K

Acres for Sale3078

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season284 days

Annual Rainfall54.9 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low51°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,975 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood7/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)161 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K574

Property Crime /100K519

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City40 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyModerate